Melvin vs Bronson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Boy #1,038 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the brown-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Melvin Rank #876

Bronson Rank #1,038

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1038 for Bronson.

Is Melvin or Bronson more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Bronson at #1038 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Bronson mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Bronson means "son of the brown-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Bronson boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Bronson is primarily a boy name.